New York’s Nassau County Produces Second Lottery Big Winner in Six Weeks

Nassau County in New York has become the site of another big lottery win after a Westbury-based business claimed a $3-million scratch-off prize – the second seven-figure win in six weeks originating in the county, as confirmed by the New York Lottery. The winning entity, identified as BEAC 1998 Limited Liability Company, has naturally opted to claim the money as a one-time lump payment rather than rely on an annuity, which is stretched over the course of years. In this case, the $3,000,000 won from the Bonus Stars game will be reduced to “only” $1,334,553 after all withholdings were applied. The ticket itself was bought at Charmy Creation Super Convenience at 129 Post Ave. in Westbury. This is the second huge win from the lottery in Nassau County over the past six weeks, as previously, the Ronald Stuckey Revocable Trust of Freeport ended up with a $1,334,553 payout from a lottery game. The ticket was bought at Torres Deli & Grocery at 84A Broadway in Freeport. Businesses and trusts usually choose the lump sum over the annuity option, as do many private people. The reason is that the money may be used to fund projects or invest immediately, whereas the annuity is often dependent on third parties that pay it out over the decades. Nassau County’s second win in six weeks will probably drive interest in local retailers who are likely to see a spike in their scratch-off sales.